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End Sewage Leaks

The county ignored this sewage leak for a year. We didn't. 

Just a week after we filed a notice of intent to sue, the County has patched the long-neglected leak. We're very pleased the leak has been stopped, but this is just the first step in getting the County to clean up their act.
 

Miami-Dade and Broward County are plagued with crumbling sewage infrastructure that is cracked and leaking. This has caused tens of millions of gallons of sewage leaks into our waterways over the past several years. Miami Waterkeeper has engaged in legal action to stop leaks, has succeeded in getting long-ignored leaks fixed, and has advocated for more funding to fix the water and sewer system. We've also  collaborated on economic studies to promote a sustainable fix this dire situation.  Miami Waterkeeper also tests waterways for bacteria levels and makes it easy for the public to access the latest water quality information on the Swim Guide app or website. 

Upset about sewage leaking into your waterways? Miami Waterkeeper works to hold polluters accountable and to safeguard our water and public health. Thanks to citizens like you, we can make sure this never happens again. Your gifts empower us to bring polluters to justice.

Take a step and join our fight today! 

Sewage leak video courtesy of P. Kushlan via Miami Waterkeeper. Youtube video produced by Miami Waterkeeper

Miami Watekeeper's news media coverage regarding the sewage leak: Read our July 31, 2017 Press Release HERE

 

375 SIGNATURES
Goal: 500

Miami deserves a sewage-free bay that is ready for the challenges of the future.

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  • Carlos Diaz
    signed 2020-12-21 05:57:28 -0500
  • vanessa pelletier
    signed 2020-12-11 02:47:46 -0500
  • Linda Cheung
    signed 2020-12-10 00:17:55 -0500
  • Vincent Munari
    signed 2020-11-24 09:47:38 -0500
  • laura hill
    @LauraHill13075 tweeted link to this page. 2020-11-23 10:53:53 -0500
    Sign the petition: End Sewage Dumping https://www.miamiwaterkeeper.org/end_sewage_leaks?recruiter_id=37413
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  • Alexis Vento
    signed 2020-11-20 23:11:25 -0500
  • Jessica Lentner
    signed 2020-11-14 23:34:57 -0500
  • Matthew Rodriguez
    signed 2020-11-12 15:45:44 -0500
  • Erika Knowles
    signed 2020-11-12 08:28:38 -0500
    Would also like to get Miami Dade County off of septic tank systems
  • Brenda Tyminski
    signed 2020-11-05 19:36:16 -0500
  • ahyssa dos Santos
    signed 2020-10-14 10:27:14 -0400
  • Tim Langer
    signed 2020-10-05 22:06:03 -0400
  • Monica Gross
    signed 2020-10-01 14:06:22 -0400
  • Katherine Morgan
    signed 2020-09-27 13:38:29 -0400
  • Dai'Jonnai Smith
    signed 2020-09-19 12:47:52 -0400
  • Taylor Anthony
    signed 2020-09-19 12:41:06 -0400
  • Anahi Jimenez
    signed 2020-09-19 12:34:52 -0400
  • Marie Hill
    signed 2020-09-15 08:31:18 -0400
  • William Langer
    signed 2020-09-07 22:00:13 -0400
    stop The use of septic tanks by changing the building codes. This can be done immediately. Fix the infrastructure and upgrade the piping.

    Septic pollution will only get worse as the oceans rise .

    This should ultimately be a state mandate as these issues occur in every coastal city.
  • J.A. Janson
    signed 2020-09-04 22:45:35 -0400
  • Matt Loutzenhiser
    signed 2020-09-04 10:17:55 -0400
    Keep Biscayne Bay alive! I want to be able to take my kids fishing here, but it appears to live somewhere the city actually cares about the water I will have to move. Miami can be a tropical paradise if the government and citizens actually cared.
  • James Nuttall
    signed 2020-08-31 15:18:10 -0400
  • Jose Espaillat
    signed 2020-08-29 17:24:56 -0400
  • Javier Prat
    signed 2020-08-27 21:20:39 -0400
    An inspection is well overdue of the full tracks of sewage pipes to isolate and repair any other leaks and understand which stretches of pipe need to be replaced to ensure the health of our bay, the safety of the public, and the security of our economy that relies on water-based recreational activities and responsible/sustainable commerce. Biscayne Bay gives so much to us on so many levels, it’s time we start giving back in kind!
  • Iris Reijnen-steele
    signed via 2020-08-25 21:34:49 -0400
  • Bill Kearney
    signed 2020-08-24 22:30:28 -0400
  • Marina Banfi
    signed 2020-08-24 21:49:10 -0400
  • marcos jimenez
    signed 2020-08-23 22:27:40 -0400
  • Cassie Zabalo
    signed 2020-08-23 21:30:50 -0400
  • Patricia Pinto
    signed 2020-08-23 08:36:23 -0400
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